America the Beautiful Game
America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in the US from a new angle. Please join us.
America the Beautiful Game
Matchday 16 - Richard Chaplow, Orange County SC interim head coach
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Richard Chaplow
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Season 1
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Episode 16
We talk to former Burnley, West Brom, Ipswich and Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow.
Now interim head coach at Orange County SC of the USL, the former England U-21 international talks about taking the reins in California, transitioning from team captain to coaching and why he moved to the US.
He talks about the fine system in British dressing rooms, Gazza playing tricks on the manager at Burnley and playing against Christiano Ronaldo.
Richard talks about the USL rivalry with San Diego, playing with Adam Lallana and the thrill of making his pro debut.
We talk green cards, taking pay cuts to move to America and why the college system needs changing to help the US develop future talents.